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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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